used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It usually does, as a matter of fact.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Barrows had talked about chance, and the way in which it might affect the most carefully laid plans.
accidentsnounUS /ˈæksədənts/
plural of “accident” — an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading The best plan is the one that will not suffer if it has to be changed at the last moment; for so many things may happen to require a change that the man who makes a plan in an important matter should really expect and look for accidents.
affectverbUS /əˈfekt/
have an effect upon
From this reading Barrows had talked about chance, and the way in which it might affect the most carefully laid plans.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The best plan is the one that will not suffer if it has to be changed at the last moment; for so many things may happen to require a change that the man who makes a plan in an important matter should really expect and look for accidents.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Barrows had talked about chance, and the way in which it might affect the most carefully laid plans.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It usually does, as a matter of fact.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The best plan is the one that will not suffer if it has to be changed at the last moment; for so many things may happen to require a change that the man who makes a plan in an important matter should really expect and look for accidents.
BarrowsnounUS /ˈbæroʊz/
plural of “barrow” — the quantity that a barrow will hold
From this reading Barrows had talked about chance, and the way in which it might affect the most carefully laid plans.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The best plan is the one that will not suffer if it has to be changed at the last moment; for so many things may happen to require a change that the man who makes a plan in an important matter should really expect and look for accidents.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The best plan is the one that will not suffer if it has to be changed at the last moment; for so many things may happen to require a change that the man who makes a plan in an important matter should really expect and look for accidents.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Barrows had talked about chance, and the way in which it might affect the most carefully laid plans.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Barrows had talked about chance, and the way in which it might affect the most carefully laid plans.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The best plan is the one that will not suffer if it has to be changed at the last moment; for so many things may happen to require a change that the man who makes a plan in an important matter should really expect and look for accidents.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading The best plan is the one that will not suffer if it has to be changed at the last moment; for so many things may happen to require a change that the man who makes a plan in an important matter should really expect and look for accidents.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading The plan that is so carefully worked out that it depends upon the favorable combination of a great number of circumstances, is the one least likely to succeed.
combinationnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃən/
a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading The plan that is so carefully worked out that it depends upon the favorable combination of a great number of circumstances, is the one least likely to succeed.
dependsverbUS /dɪˈpendz/
third-person singular of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading The plan that is so carefully worked out that it depends upon the favorable combination of a great number of circumstances, is the one least likely to succeed.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It usually does, as a matter of fact.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading The best plan is the one that will not suffer if it has to be changed at the last moment; for so many things may happen to require a change that the man who makes a plan in an important matter should really expect and look for accidents.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It usually does, as a matter of fact.
favorableadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading The plan that is so carefully worked out that it depends upon the favorable combination of a great number of circumstances, is the one least likely to succeed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The best plan is the one that will not suffer if it has to be changed at the last moment; for so many things may happen to require a change that the man who makes a plan in an important matter should really expect and look for accidents.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The plan that is so carefully worked out that it depends upon the favorable combination of a great number of circumstances, is the one least likely to succeed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Barrows had talked about chance, and the way in which it might affect the most carefully laid plans.
come to pass
From this reading The best plan is the one that will not suffer if it has to be changed at the last moment; for so many things may happen to require a change that the man who makes a plan in an important matter should really expect and look for accidents.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The best plan is the one that will not suffer if it has to be changed at the last moment; for so many things may happen to require a change that the man who makes a plan in an important matter should really expect and look for accidents.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The best plan is the one that will not suffer if it has to be changed at the last moment; for so many things may happen to require a change that the man who makes a plan in an important matter should really expect and look for accidents.
of great significance or value
From this reading The best plan is the one that will not suffer if it has to be changed at the last moment; for so many things may happen to require a change that the man who makes a plan in an important matter should really expect and look for accidents.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Barrows had talked about chance, and the way in which it might affect the most carefully laid plans.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The plan that is so carefully worked out that it depends upon the favorable combination of a great number of circumstances, is the one least likely to succeed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Barrows had talked about chance, and the way in which it might affect the most carefully laid plans.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Barrows had talked about chance, and the way in which it might affect the most carefully laid plans.
immediately past
From this reading The best plan is the one that will not suffer if it has to be changed at the last moment; for so many things may happen to require a change that the man who makes a plan in an important matter should really expect and look for accidents.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The plan that is so carefully worked out that it depends upon the favorable combination of a great number of circumstances, is the one least likely to succeed.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading The plan that is so carefully worked out that it depends upon the favorable combination of a great number of circumstances, is the one least likely to succeed.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The best plan is the one that will not suffer if it has to be changed at the last moment; for so many things may happen to require a change that the man who makes a plan in an important matter should really expect and look for accidents.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading The best plan is the one that will not suffer if it has to be changed at the last moment; for so many things may happen to require a change that the man who makes a plan in an important matter should really expect and look for accidents.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The best plan is the one that will not suffer if it has to be changed at the last moment; for so many things may happen to require a change that the man who makes a plan in an important matter should really expect and look for accidents.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The best plan is the one that will not suffer if it has to be changed at the last moment; for so many things may happen to require a change that the man who makes a plan in an important matter should really expect and look for accidents.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It usually does, as a matter of fact.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The best plan is the one that will not suffer if it has to be changed at the last moment; for so many things may happen to require a change that the man who makes a plan in an important matter should really expect and look for accidents.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Barrows had talked about chance, and the way in which it might affect the most carefully laid plans.
a particular point in time
From this reading The best plan is the one that will not suffer if it has to be changed at the last moment; for so many things may happen to require a change that the man who makes a plan in an important matter should really expect and look for accidents.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Barrows had talked about chance, and the way in which it might affect the most carefully laid plans.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The best plan is the one that will not suffer if it has to be changed at the last moment; for so many things may happen to require a change that the man who makes a plan in an important matter should really expect and look for accidents.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The plan that is so carefully worked out that it depends upon the favorable combination of a great number of circumstances, is the one least likely to succeed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It usually does, as a matter of fact.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The plan that is so carefully worked out that it depends upon the favorable combination of a great number of circumstances, is the one least likely to succeed.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The plan that is so carefully worked out that it depends upon the favorable combination of a great number of circumstances, is the one least likely to succeed.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading The plan that is so carefully worked out that it depends upon the favorable combination of a great number of circumstances, is the one least likely to succeed.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Barrows had talked about chance, and the way in which it might affect the most carefully laid plans.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading The best plan is the one that will not suffer if it has to be changed at the last moment; for so many things may happen to require a change that the man who makes a plan in an important matter should really expect and look for accidents.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading The best plan is the one that will not suffer if it has to be changed at the last moment; for so many things may happen to require a change that the man who makes a plan in an important matter should really expect and look for accidents.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading THE SILENT SHOT.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The best plan is the one that will not suffer if it has to be changed at the last moment; for so many things may happen to require a change that the man who makes a plan in an important matter should really expect and look for accidents.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading THE SILENT SHOT.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The plan that is so carefully worked out that it depends upon the favorable combination of a great number of circumstances, is the one least likely to succeed.
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading The plan that is so carefully worked out that it depends upon the favorable combination of a great number of circumstances, is the one least likely to succeed.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading The best plan is the one that will not suffer if it has to be changed at the last moment; for so many things may happen to require a change that the man who makes a plan in an important matter should really expect and look for accidents.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Barrows had talked about chance, and the way in which it might affect the most carefully laid plans.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The plan that is so carefully worked out that it depends upon the favorable combination of a great number of circumstances, is the one least likely to succeed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SILENT SHOT.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The best plan is the one that will not suffer if it has to be changed at the last moment; for so many things may happen to require a change that the man who makes a plan in an important matter should really expect and look for accidents.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The plan that is so carefully worked out that it depends upon the favorable combination of a great number of circumstances, is the one least likely to succeed.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The plan that is so carefully worked out that it depends upon the favorable combination of a great number of circumstances, is the one least likely to succeed.
under normal conditions
From this reading It usually does, as a matter of fact.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Barrows had talked about chance, and the way in which it might affect the most carefully laid plans.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Barrows had talked about chance, and the way in which it might affect the most carefully laid plans.
which person or people
From this reading The best plan is the one that will not suffer if it has to be changed at the last moment; for so many things may happen to require a change that the man who makes a plan in an important matter should really expect and look for accidents.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The best plan is the one that will not suffer if it has to be changed at the last moment; for so many things may happen to require a change that the man who makes a plan in an important matter should really expect and look for accidents.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The plan that is so carefully worked out that it depends upon the favorable combination of a great number of circumstances, is the one least likely to succeed.
